.INDOMITUS. | Jacaerys Velaryon x OC x Cregan Stark |

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Three Souls as One

{The next morning at dawn}

Rhaenys wondered if it was bad of her to be more excited for her second wedding than her first. Her wedding to Cregan had been blissful but she had dreamed of this day since she was a little girl. She and Jacaerys had shared a womb, it only made sense for them to bind themselves together in marriage as well as blood. It was finally happening. She would marry her sweet twin brother, and he would marry her husband. The consequences of their actions would wait, as the happiness was all that occupied her mind.

To her disappointment, there wasn't a traditional Valyrian wedding with a priest or the correct attire, but Rhaenys considered herself a novice on the histories of Old Valyria and its traditions. She had read that women were able to perform the ceremony, and so she took it upon herself to guide her male lovers through the rite. Cregan had assisted her with the preparations, providing her with a chalice and parchment to write their vows on. The Warden of the North was eager also, and was honoured to be a part of his lovers' traditions.

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The three had chosen to perform the rite away from the keep, Jacaerys suggesting the ravines by the waterfall Rhaenys had stumbled upon the previous morning. The journey was simple enough, Jacaerys would fly on Vermax with Rhaenys and Cregan on Morghul. Simple in theory, however the Princess had not introduced the two beasts to one another until the morning of the journey.

"Be calm, Morghul, be calm" Rhaenys called as she approached the Cannibal, Cregan's hand grasping hers tightly. The Black reptile had shifted into a defensive stance as soon as they saw Cregan, eyes following his every move for a hint of danger. "Why is it looking at me like that, beloved?" Cregan asked warily as his wife dragged him closer. Rhaenys kept her mind positive as she beckoned her dragon down. "He just needs to get to know you, make sure you aren't a threat. Morghul, be calm. He's just like that dog thing of yours, My Wolf" the Pearl of Driftmark reassured her husband.

The Cannibal obeyed its rider, lowering its neck until it's head was level with the human, yet bared it's teeth menacingly. It's open mouth caused Cregan to cough, and Rhaenys herself even crinkled her nose. She placed both of her hands on the dragon's snout and rested her forehead on the onyx scales, the two enjoying the brief moment. "This man is not a threat, Morghul, he is mine. Soon our blood will intertwine, and I believe you will feel that too" Rhaenys soothed the beast, caressing it's snout.

Cregan watched from his safe distance, only just hearing the strange sounds coming out of his wife's mouth. He didn't know what she said, but the dragon closed it's mouth and allowed it's eyes to close briefly before continuing to glare at him. He looked to the princess once more, and saw she was holding her hand out to him. "Cregan, come" and like a moth to a flame, Cregan got close to Rhaenys. The hand holding his was placed onto the dragon's snout, a hot exhale from its nostril hitting Cregan. Just as it looked like the Cannibal was accepting its rider's husband, the black beast growled and shook its entire head violently, hitting both of the Starks and causing them to fall to the ground.

A higher pitched screech was heard and the couple turned to see Vermax landing a distance away, Jacaerys strolling over. He offered an arm to help Cregan up, then a hand to his sister. "You haven't been burnt to a crisp so I assume it went well?" He joked, laughing at the black dragon's narrowed slits. "Perhaps Vermax would be more willing to allow Cregan to fly" Rhaenys suggested lightly, one hand stroking the Cannibal's snout. The Targaryen Prince let out a laugh and took Cregan's hand in his, already walking towards the jade beast. Vermax narrowed their eyes as the two men approached, shifting uncertainly on their feet. Rhaenys and Morghul watched on, eyeing the smaller dragon for any sudden moves. Vermax let out a sound they assumed to be indignation, but allowed his rider and his lover to mount, the green dragon seemingly grumbling as he spread their wings and took flight, Cregan letting out a yell at the lack of warning.

Rhaenys let herself collapse against Morghul as she burst into laughter, the black dragon side eyeing his mount. "Yes, we are marrying that" She chuckled as she began to clamber onto Morghul's back, raising an eyebrow lovingly at the beast then at the movement of Vermax.

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The ceremony was full of adoring looks and hungry eyes, a chalice of blood and a Valyrian steel dagger. Rhaenys felt as though she were in a trance as she spoke, High Valyrian falling from her lips. As she stood in the center, she knew that they were doing the right thing and that her gods were approving this union.

She looked to her left first, enamoured with the man she saw. Cregan Stark, who seemed so in love with her as he met her eyes, and she was in love with him just as much. His raven curls pulled back to allow all of his face to be seen and admired by her. She studied every scar, every beard hair, and his intense grey eyes. She felt as though she was staring directly into a storm.

Rhaenys dipped her finger into the chalice of blood, and drew the Valyrian symbol for Ice onto his forehead. She felt how cold he was, a contrast to the warmth of her hand. She gripped the steel dagger and gently dragged it down his lip, breathing heavily at his groan. She caressed his cheek in adoration before turning to her right.

Jacaerys, her beloved twin brother. She had dreamed of this ever since she was a little girl. His deep brown eyes bore into hers, sharing the look of love hers undoubtedly reflected. She dipped her fingers into the chalice once more and drew the symbol for Fire on his forehead, keeping her gaze fixed as she did so. Her hands shook as she spoke and held the dagger, and Jacaerys placed his hand on top of hers leading the blade to his lower lip. She dragged it gently as he groaned also, before she placed the dagger on a discarded cloak.

She couldn't hear the words that were leaving her mouth, focusing fully on the feeling of complete and utter love that filled her. As she finished her speech, Rhaenys stepped back with the chalice in hands, allowing Cregan and Jace to step closer to one another. The two men shared their first kiss as husbands and Rhaenys felt her own lips tingle, the gods had indeed blessed them. Cregan pulled away slowly, and wiped the blood smearing Jace's lip before turning to his again wife. Lord and Lady Stark shared a kiss with their bloods mixing, as well as the remnants of Jacaerys. The tingle of her lips felt more intense as she could practically feel their souls intertwine. She closed her eyes and leaned into that feeling, before Cregan pulled away and repeated the same action. He took the chalice from his wife and discarded the blood inside as Jacaerys smiled at his sister-wife.

She and Jacaerys had shared many kisses before, each ranging from innocent pecks on the cheek to exchanges of mutual passion, but nothing felt like the kiss the Velaryon twins shared first as husband and wife. The intense tingle felt like dragon flame on her lips, and Rhaenys found herself addicted to the feeling and craving more. The final kiss had combined three souls as one, and it seemed apparent to both the twins and their dragons. Vermax flew in circles above them, creating sparks and rings of fire as he showed off his agility, the Younger dragon roaring with delight. Rhaenys was stunned to see her Cannibal do similarly, letting out a nasally screech before flaming a nearby tree, the snow covered branches glowing a mixture of red and green as they melted with Morghul's flame. Her lonely assassin of a dragon was not used to displaying affection, but Rhaenys had never felt more loved by the beast.

The Faith of the Seven would oppose the marriage, but it was too late. The gods of the Fourteen Flames and the gods of Old had each accepted and blessed their union, and nothing could tear them down.

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{AN: They're officially married yall! And Cregan meets the dragon's, hopefully they build a relationship haha. The next chapter won't feature our beloved throuple unfortunately, but rather take a look at what's happening down south in the Crownlands👀the plot will thicken, I have some trauma prepared for my beloved Rhaenys. As always, comments and likes are appreciated and welcomed!}